Project Assistant / Admin - New Berlin, WI

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JOB TITLE : PROJECT ASSISTANT / ADMIN

JOB PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILTIES:

Supporting the Project Management (PM) team as follows

·       Assist in identifying components of defined project scope

·       Collaborate with Project Management (PM) team to facilitate generating accurate delivery schedules to meet acknowledged delivery promise

o   Assemble installation dossier consisting of drawing and procedural documentation necessary for installation of assigned orders for the modernization and electrics factory product line.  

o   Support with QA NCRs to identify project specific components

Specific duties include, but not limited to.

·       Attend internal kick off meetings with staff

·       Consult with PM team on production processes, selection of vendors, release of approval drawings to customers, collaborate with engineering and purchasing to meet the project deliverable.

·       Work with PM team to analyze project components and use communication, technical expertise, and organizational skills to develop solutions and coordinate processes to maximize project deliverable efficiency

·       Support PM team in SAP Project to develop process efficiencies in the system (templates, etc.)

·       Work with PM team to maintain project documents and identify any out-of-scope request to original acknowledged scope. 

·       Work with PM team to improve internal processes by increasing component level status visibility for project progress reports at weekly production meetings

·       Collaborate with PM team to identify all shipping requirements (internal &external) to meet our contract agreement.

·       Other duties assigned by management.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology is preferred and/or equivalent experience.  PME or similar certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five years of technical expertise for electrical, mechanical, and field installations relating to the overhead crane industry. A qualified candidate should be able to process technical information and provide technical instructions. Ability to read mechanical and electrical prints.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office. Verbal and literary communication plays a key role in this position. Must have the aptitude to learn at fast pace. Must show ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

What we offer:

Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, profit sharing, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!

Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.

Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service

Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

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Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

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